Novak Djokovic would like to have his best tennis rivals by his side when the curtain falls on his career as Roger Federer is as royal as Roger Federer.
Pictures of Federer and rival Rafael Nadal, participating in one of the most exciting competitions in the world of tennis, sitting together and crying after losing a doubles match in the Laver Cup at London’s O / 2 Arena last Friday , have been disseminated on various social networks.
Also present were Djokovic and Andy Murray, two of Federer’s main rivals, to greet the 41-year-old Swiss veteran.
“It was a very touching and emotional moment,” Djokovic told reporters on Tuesday in Tel Aviv ahead of this week’s tournament.
“I was overwhelmed when I saw his children and his family, I also thought about the scene of my farewell to the world of tennis.
“There is definitely one thing I want to have when this time comes, besides my family and obviously those close to me. I want to have my biggest opponents in play because they add more importance and importance to this moment.”
The 35-year-old Serbian, who is just one title short of Nadal’s record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, said he didn’t feel any wrist issues bothering him during the Laver Cup in London last week.
Djokovic added that his Spanish rival remains his biggest rival.
“We have played more matches against each other than any other couple in tennis history,” said the Serb, who missed the Australian Open and US Open this year due to his stance on Covid vaccination. -19.
“The rivalry between us has a special flavor and still continues. We hope to have the opportunity to face each other many more times because it gives us excitement, fun and delight to tennis fans all over the world.”
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